Q: How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
A: Any way you want, concrete floors are very hard to crack.
WE GOT A GOOD BIT OF RAIN THRU THE NITE.  NICE AND SUNNY NOW AND WARMER THAN YESTERDAY.

TRISH......LOVE THE PICTURES.  ITS THE CLOSEST I AM COMING TO A CRUISE SO ENJOYED THE VIEW.  ITS HOW I DO ALL MY TRAVELING, BY ARMCHAIR AND TV.
I HOPE YOUR BALANCE ISSUES ARE FIXED SOON.  NO FUN, I KNOW.

CAROL....THANK YOU, I GOT YOUR CARD. 

THERESA.....DID I REMEMBER TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARD?  i CAN'T REMEMBER.  I LOVE THE FAMILY PHOTO CARDS AND KEEP THEM ALWAYS.

WE GOT SOME RAIN LAST NITE.  GLAD IT WASN'T SNOW OR WE'D HAVE TOO MUCH.
WAS WONKY YESTERDAY SO NO COOKING.  I HOPE TO GET ON WITH IT TODAY.  I JUST PLAY IT BY EAR.  DO THINGS WHEN I'M ABLE AND NOTHING OTHERWISE.
HAVE A GOOD DAY.  HUGS, QB S 

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My optometrist was surprised when he examined my eyes today. For the third year in a row, I do not need a new prescription! Also, my cataracts have not grown to point that I need surgery! Thankfully, my frames are still in good shape too.

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I am currently taking a nutrition class (mostly for the encouragement and accountability) and today the instructor suggested we set goals rather than call it resolutions. It is basically the same thing but sounds a little better. My goal is to plan my evening meals for a week at a time. I have fallen into the habit of not thinking about it until time to eat. Often, but not always, I can find something in the fridge or freezer but sometimes end up just having a peanut butter sandwich.

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THE BEST NEWS IS DEVONNE IS HOME NOW AND RESTING.

A couple are rushing into the hospital because the wife is going into labor. As they walk in, a doctor says to them that he has invented a machine that splits the pain between the mother and father. They agree to it and are led into a room where they get hooked up to the machine. The doctor starts it off at 20% split towards the father. The wife says, "Oh, that's actually better." The husband says he can't feel anything. Then the doctor turns it to 50% and the wife says that it doesn't hurt nearly as much. The husband says he still can't feel anything. The Doctor, now encouraged, turns it up to 100%. The husband still can't feel anything, and the wife is really happy, because there is now no pain for her. The baby is born. The couple go home and find the postman groaning in pain on the doorstep. 

ITS SUNNY AND BRIGHT HERE IN THE NORTH COUNTRY.  TEMPS WILL HIT THE MID 40S WITH RAIN LATER TONITE.

MARYLOU......ITS NICE YOUR APPT WENT WELL AND EYES ARE STILL DOING WELL.
AS TO RESOLUTIONS, I DO GOALS.  I START OFF JUST FINE AND THEN I FALL OFF TRACK.  IT SEEMS THAT'S SO FOR MANY OF US.

PATTY......I LIKE YOUR IDEA OF MAIN MEAL FOR LUNCH NOW.  I WISH I COULD DO THAT.  BUT SOMETIMES BY NOON I AM STILL WADING THRU MY MORNING SO NO TIME TO COOK, TOO.  IT WORKS OUT OKAY THO.  I HAVE MY LEFTOVERS THE NEXT DAY.

I MANAGED TO MAKE THE ITALIAN WINE COOKIES YESTERDAY.  PHEW.  GLAD THEY'RE DONE.  TODAY I WILL ATTEMPT THE OLD-FASHIONED HERSHEY CHOC FUDGE RECIPE I'VE MADE FOR YEARS.  SOMETIMES I COOK IT A BIT TOO LONG AND IT GETS REALLY HARD.  I HOPE I GET IT OFF THE HEAT BEFORE IT DOES THAT THIS YEAR.  IT WAS PRETTY GOOD LAST YEAR.  MY KIDS LOVE THAT FUDGE.
THE ONLY OTHER RECIPES I WANT TO MAKE ARE SNOWBALL COOKIES AND WINTER RASPBERRY COOKIES.  THEY ARE ACTUALLY THE POINSETTIA COOKIES POSTED ON THIS FORUM BEFORE BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO GET THEM IN THAT SHAPE SO I CALL THEM WINTER RASPBERRY COOKIES. MINE ARE JUST ROUND. MY SON LOVES THEM.
TIME AND STRENGTH WILL TELL IF I MANAGE IT ALL.
TONITE IS BINGO NITE AND I HAVE P B BALLS AND P B FUDGE TO BRING THE GALS AND A LITTLE EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT FOR EACH OF THEM.  IT SHOULD BE A FUN NIGHT.  
TOMORROW NITE IS THE POTLUCK DINNER.

THAT'S IT LADIES.  I HAVE TO GET MOVING.  THINGS TO DO.
STAY SAFE.  HUGS FOR ALL.  QB S 

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DEVONNE hope you are feeling OK, and not too uncomfortable, it will take some time to get mobile, don't rush ((((BIG HUGS))))

INDY so sorry HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY hope you had an enjoyable day and even got maybe take away LOL That is mostly my requirement for birthdays now, no cooking - OR even thinking about what to cook.

SANDRA I did my exercises, and also went to the Dr, he gave me an injection and today I feel a lot better, I hated that feeling of nausea and wonky balance, I was getting quite stressed about nothing being done, had over 12 sleep hours last night (broken - but still ) and today am getting my energy back. 
THANK YOU for the tips, they helped.
I am not doing any sweet things this year, although your P/nut butter balls sound good. I am going to order pretty much everything tomorrow and then just pick it up. I remember those cookies - THERESA made them, too difficult for me too, I like the idea of just a cookie shape.

MARYLOU that's good news - my cataracts didn't ned doing till all of a sudden they did!!! It seemed to go from, No, No to yes, right now! At least it was all over and done with before Christmas.
Totally agree on the NO resolutions, just have a plan and stick to it, my coach Sara has us make plans, for meals and going to training, she says if you do that you tend to stick to it.
 It works - I did it before, I have got a bit slack lately though LOL

PATTY I forgot to comment on your snow pic, I have never been in enough snow to make one, Love it!! OOPS tell a lie, we did in Lake Louise, but we had to go off the track to do it, and we'd probably have made a big mess of it. 

I was busy today, was feeling still pretty tired, put on the big girl panties and got the tree down, cleared off the sideboard, and the tree is up, the nativity scene also, the cards I am sending are done, and I have cleaned off the spinning wheels, and cleared  the mess on the dining table. 
I've also made my list for Christmas food, and Megan & I have a plan to go shopping on Monday for both John's birthday and gifts, we will give 1 gift to each adult, and we'll share the $$ costing  around to everyone.

It's John's birthday on Monday, so he'll get gifts as we go LOL he has things he wants, both boys want new chairs for their computers, they are called Gaming Chairs, so probably that will be a gift from us, and I already have books for Warwick & me, and also clothes for Dean, so I need to get cash from the bank and some small boxes??? to put the cash in. They both want things they need to buy, so as long as I  have something to wrap  for Xmas and birthday that will be their gifts.

Time for lunch for me

BJ I forgot to ask, how is Frank feeling?? And I hope you are eating and drinking OK, I know sometimes it's easy to forget to get something to drink (((( hugs))

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Happy Belated Bday Indy.
Best wished for Devonne
Back later…busy busy

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Received a lovely card from Devonne today.

Thank you each for the birthday wishes and yes, I had a nice day.  Starting with:  a card and $$ from Howard who later said I can have what I want but  that he has to give me cash for me to buy something.  That's somewhat true. but I lack for nothing, the house is full, even crammed so often I feel better if I leave "it" at the store, if you know what I mean.
ML took me to lunch at a new upscale diner.  In other words, not typical diner food and not cheap.  We split a panini with turkey, bacon, avocado, tom. lettuce and pesto.  It was delish and 1/2 was plenty since we also had a cup of soup.  Then we went to the Victorian former sheriff's house turned boutique, and then to the small county museum across the street.That was Tues.  Today, H. and I  hit W-M for meds and stuff and groceries and another stop at a different grocery.  Tomorrow, Howard eats out with Dave.  Guess it's their "Christmas lunch" 

Trish, you've done a ton plus medical stuff since you got home.  Wow!  Thanks for the answer in pictures to my question about do they decorate the ship for Christmas.  And the one of the Opera House is post card worthy.  So beautiful.    

QB, you too.  Even tho you stay in one place, you've done lots.  The small flashlights + batteries   were a nice touch.  As always, thinking of others...

I came home to a sad phone message.  My 99 yr. old aunt by marriage asked me to call her.  She'd been to her doctor and he recommended that she no longer live alone.  So her  three kids are looking for an assisted living facility.  Because  she's been having horrid, frightening nightmares, they're taking turns staying with her at night.    But, she knows that's not something that can go on.  She said I was the only person she knew to ask questions about assisted living and how it works.  I hope I helped her.  I tried.  

Blessings to Devonne.  I also rec'd her beautiful card today  

Thanks, also to Theresa, Carol, and Sandra for your cards.  I don't mean to lump everyone together as each card, as it's arrived, has been cherished.  

Time to close. Has been a busy day and I'm tired.  I wish you all sweet dreams.
Indy 










 

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My daughter was anxious to do some landscaping at her new home, but then she called up sounding discouraged.“I don’t think I’ll ever get these flowers planted,” she moaned. “It says to plant in full sun, but it’s been cloudy for four days.”

DARK AND DREARY.  SNOW IS EXPECTED TODAY.  NOT MUCH.

WELL, I DID IT AGAIN.  FORGOT TO PUT A STAMP ON AN OUTGOING ENVELOPE.  SORRY, CHERYL, YOUR XMAS CARD MAY BE LATE.  I JUST SENT IT OUT AGAIN.  DUH.  I REALLY CAN'T BELIEVE IT DID THAT.
CHERYL......I MAKE MY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE WITH MARSHMALLOW FLUFF.  ITS MUCH EASIER THAN THE OLD-FASHIONED HERSHEY CHOC. I MAKE ONLY ONCE A YEAR.  BY NEXT YEAR I MAY HAVE TO PASS.  THE HAND-BEATING WAS TOUGH FOR ME THIS YEAR.

JUDY......SORRY TO HEAR YOUR 99-YR OLD AUNT WILL NEED ASSISTED LIVING.  IT WILL BE FOR THE BEST SO SHE DOES NOT HAVE TO RELY ON THE YOUNGER ONES TO STAY WITH HER.  
I THINK WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOU MUST HAVE HELPED.

DEVONNE......I GOT YOUR LOVELY CARD.  THANK YOU.  I HOPE YOUR DAY IMPROVES FOR YOU TODAY AND YOU HAVE MORE MOVEMENT.

THE XMAS POTLUCK PARTY WENT WELL  AS DID MY MINI-MEATBALLS.  I HAD SECONDS ON SOME OF THE FOOD I LIKED BEST.  IT WAS A FUN TIME THO NOT MANY SHOWED UP.  OF THE 24 THERE WERE ONLY 9 OF US.  ONE OFF TO HOSPITAL WITH PNEUMONIA, ANOTHER LAID UP WITH A BAD KNEE, ANOTHER WITH COMMITMENTS.  I BROUGHT A PLATE TO THE ONE WITH THE BAD KNEE.  
WE HAD SHRIMP, LASAGNA, MAC N CHEESE, CORN CSSEROLE, ANOTHER PASTA DISH, A FEW DIFFERENT SALADS.  I HAD APPLE PIE ALA MODE FOR DESSERT.  ITS THE ONLY PIE I LIKE.
THE YANKEE GIFT SWAP WENT WELL.  I ENDED UP WITH A BOX OF RUSSELL STOVER CHOCS, THE TYPE I REALLY LIKE,  ASSORTED AND SOME WITH NUTS.  MY NECK PILLOW WAS A GOOD THING.  THE GAL WOULD NOT SWAP FOR ANOTHER GIFT.  IT WAS A FUN TIME.

TODAY I HAVE TO START BY WASHING UP A SINKFUL OF DISHES, PANS, BOWLS, ETC.  I HATE DOING DISHES BUT NEED TO IN ORDER TO CONTINUE COOKING.
TODAY I PLAN MAKING SNOWBALL COOKIES AND SOME CHICKEN RICE SOUP.  THEN THE WINTER RASPBERRY COOKIES TOMORROW.  I WILL BE SO HAPPY TO SEE THE END OF THE CANDY AND COOKIES MAKING.  I WILL NEED A VACATION AFTER THIS.

NOT REALLY COMPLAINING.  I LOVE TO SEE THE SMILE ON MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS FACES WHEN THEY GET THEIR GOODIES.  THEY REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THEM EACH YEAR.

WISHING YOU ALL A GOOD DAY.  HUGS, QB S 
 

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Trish, I do understand about buying for the older kids.  Money seems so "not Christmas" to me, but it is what they want.  I did give some cash but got other gifts too.  Gabriel wanted the new Virtual Reality set, so we went half with Aaron and Katie for him.  Andrew is getting the same set from his parents, so we got him the charging station for it.  Abby got concert tickets so she will be happy.  Amelia is the hardest this year as she is 11 and thinks she is 18!. lol.   

Aaron and his two kids always say "love you" when they leave.  Anthony and his family, not so much.  But we do not see them nearly as often, so all is well.  We are indeed lucky!!

I have not tried any fudge recipes in the slow cooker.  My DIL makes peanut clusters in the slow cooker and they are delicious.  I use the marshmallow cream fluff and the fudge always comes out great.  It just does not have the texture and taste of the old fashioned recipes that I grew up with.  My kids do not know the difference. 

Sandra, I used to give my grandkids flashlights every Christmas in their stockings because when we went camping, they all had their own lights.  They loved getting them.  Last year I cave them to my DILs to put in their cars.

It has been off and on snow/rain all day and it is really foggy.  Yuck.

Till next time.....positive vibes for you all.



 

Whoever said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results has obviously never had to reboot a computer.

ITS THE SATURDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.  COLD, ONLY IN THE 20S BUT WE DIDN'T GET THAT SNOW.  EXPECTED NOW XMAS EVE.

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT.  RIGHT AFTER I POSTED THIS JOKE, MY COMPUTER PAGE DISSAPPEARED.  I HAD TO RESTART MY MICROSOFT EDGE.  YIKES.  DOES THIS COMPUTER HAVE SPIES?

ANYWAY I STARTED TO SAY....
TRISH......I NEVER HEARD OF TOBLERONE.  I WILL HAVE TO LOOK IT UP.
BUT WHATEVER IS LOVED IS A GOOD THING.

DEVONNE.....GLAD TO HEAR NO NEW PAIN AND LESS THAN YOU EXPECTED.  I HOPE YOU MANAGE A GOOD DAY TODAY.  MY PRAYERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS ARE WINGING YOUR WAY.

ANOTHER STOCKING STUFFER I LIKE TO GIVE ARE MOTION-SENSOR BATTERY LIGHTS.  THEY ARE SO USEFUL EVERYWHERE AND EVEN IN YOUR CLOSETS.

A NEIGHBOR GAVE ME SOME STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE YESTERDAY.  HOW THOUGHTFUL.
TODAY I NEED TO FINISH UP MY GOODY BAKING WITH THOSE WINTER RASPBERRY (FORMERLY POINSETTIAS) COOKIES FOR MY KIDS.  I ALSO MAY MAKE A TATER TOT SAUSAGE CASSY.  I DEFROSTED THE SAUSAGE AND NEED TO USE IT.  MY SON DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE FOODS HOME WITH HIM.  HE HAS PLANS  AFTER SHOPPING AND THEN HE HAS TO GET CHINESE FOR XMAS DINNER AND DRIVE NORTH TO HIS INLAWS.  I HOPE HE DOES NOT RUN INTO HEAVY SNOW LIKE LAST YEAR.  THEY GET PLENTY OF IT IN THE NORTH END OF OUR STATE.  SO FAR NO WORD ON WHEN MY DAU AND GRANDS WILL VISIT BEFORE XMAS.

I SORTED MY PILLS FOR THE DAY AND NEED TO TAKE OUT MY TRASH AND RECYLCES AND CLEAN MY BATHROOM.  OTHER THAN  THAT AND THE COOKING, I AM TAKING IT EASY TODAY.
WISHING YOU ALL A GOOD DAY.  HUGS, QB S 

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